| Fortum 2 g Monrovia<\/td> | 104 mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. How Fortum is given<\/h2>\n\n\n\nFortum is usually given by a doctor or nurse. <\/strong>It can be given as a drip<\/strong> ( intravenous infusion ) or as an injection<\/strong> directly into a vein or muscle.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nFortum is prepared by a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse using water for injections or a suitable infusion solution.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommended <\/strong>dose<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe correct dose of Fortum for you is determined by your doctor and depends on: the severity and type of infection, if you are taking any other type of antibiotic, your weight, and age, how well your kidneys are working.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Newborns (0\u20132 months)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor every 1 kg the child weighs<\/strong>, 25 to 60 mg of Fortum is given per day divided into two doses.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nInfants (over 2 months) and children<\/strong> weighing less than 40 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor every 1 kg the infant or baby weighs<\/strong>, 100 to 150 mg of Fortum is given per day divided into three doses. Maximum 6 g per day.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdults and adolescents<\/strong> weighing 40 kg or more<\/p>\n\n\n\n1 to 2 g Fortum 3 times daily. Maximum 9 g per day.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patients over 65<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe daily dose should not normally exceed 3 g per day, especially if you are over 80 years old.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patients with kidney problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou may be given a different dose than the regular dose. Your doctor or nurse will determine how much Fortum you need, depending on the severity of your kidney disease. Your doctor will monitor you closely and you may need to have more regular kidney function tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have received too much Fortum<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g. If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to use Fortum<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you miss an injection, you should take it as soon as possible. Do not take a double dose (two injections at the same time) to make up for a forgotten dose, but take your next dose at the usual time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not stop taking Fortum<\/h2>\n\n\n\nDo not stop taking Fortum unless your doctor tells you to. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\nLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conditions that you need to be aware of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe following serious side effects have affected a small number of people but it is not known how often they occur:
<\/p>\n\n\n\n - severe allergic reaction<\/strong>. Signs include raised and itchy rashes, swelling<\/strong>, sometimes on the face or mouth that make it difficult to breathe.<\/strong><\/li>
- skin rash<\/strong> that can form blisters<\/strong> and look like small targets<\/strong> (dark dot in the middle surrounded by a lighter area with a dark ring around the edge).<\/li>
- a widespread rash<\/strong> with blisters<\/strong> and scaly skin<\/strong>. (These may be signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome<\/em> or toxic epidermal necrolysis<\/em> ).<\/li>
- disorders of the nervous system <\/strong>tremors, seizures, and in some cases coma. These have affected people when the dose they have been given has been too high, especially for people with kidney disease.<\/li>
- In rare cases, there have been reports of severe hypersensitivity reactions with severe rash, which may be accompanied by fever, fatigue, swelling of the face or lymph nodes, increase in a type of white blood cell ( eosinophilia ), effect on liver, kidneys or lungs (a reaction called DRESS syndrome).<\/li>
- Contact a doctor or nurse immediately if you get any of these symptoms.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common side effects are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThese can occur in up to 1 in 10<\/strong> people:
<\/p>\n\n\n\n- diarrhea<\/li>
- swelling and redness along a vein<\/li>
- red raised rash that may be itchy<\/li>
- pain, burning sensation, swelling, or inflammation at the injection site.<\/li>
- Tell<\/strong> your doctor<\/strong> if any of these bother you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common side effects that can be detected in blood tests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n - an increase in a type of white blood cell ( eosinophilia )<\/em><\/li>
- an increase in the number of cells that help the blood to clot<\/li>
- an increase in liver enzymes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon side effects are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThese can occur in up to 1 in 100<\/strong> people:
<\/p>\n\n\n\n- inflammation of the intestine which may cause pain or diarrhea which may contain blood<\/li>
- cod – a fungal infection of the mouth or vagina<\/li>
- headache<\/li>
- dizziness<\/li>
- magont<\/li>
- nausea or vomiting<\/li>
- fever and chills.<\/li>
- Tell<\/strong> your doctor<\/strong> if you experience any of these side effects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon side effects that can be detected in blood tests:
<\/p>\n\n\n\n - a decrease in the number of white blood cells<\/li>
- a decrease in the number of platelets (cells that help the blood to clot)<\/li>
- an increase in the levels of urea, urea nitrogen, or serum creatinine in the blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Very rare side effect s<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\nThese can occur in up to 1 in 10,000<\/strong> people:
<\/p>\n\n\n\n- inflammation of the kidneys or renal failure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other side effects are<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\nOther side effects have been reported in a small number of people but it is not known how often they occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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